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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,546.39, 24,819.68 and 11,637.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,546.39, 24,819.68 and 11,637.99 is: 17,457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,546.39 : 24,819.68 = 11,637.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,546.39/24,819.68 = 11,637.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,546.39x = 24,819.68 × 11,637.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,546.39x = 288,851,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,851,216.74/16,546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,457.06

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